Jellie Park is a park and recreation and sport centre at 295 Ilam Rd in Burnside, Christchurch, with a 4.5 Google rating from 1396 reviews. Its pages are on the Christchurch City Council website, which also lists its sister centres across the city.
According to the website, the centre has pools, gyms, group fitness classes, learn to swim lessons, lane availability, workout timetables, under-5s and sensory swimming sessions, Arma Reformer Pilates and spaces to hire for lanes, courts, meeting rooms or birthday party packages. A notice has also said that parts of the centre have closed for scheduled maintenance, so check opening hours and which services are running before you go. A good park or recreation centre has clear rules, accessible facilities and a mix of activities for all ages, so check pool entry pricing, bring a lock for a locker and arrive early for popular classes. Regulars book classes through the online account.
Ilam Rd runs through the Burnside and Ilam area near the university, so this park and centre suit local families, swimmers and fitness regulars.